Clackamas River Basin Council

08/19/2026

If you live in the Clackamas Basin or surrounding areas, your local utility and the
Clackamas River Water Providers (CRWP), a coalition of municipal drinking water providers that get their drinking water from the Clackamas River, are asking their
water customers to help the river by reducing or shutting-off outdoor watering for the Fall Chinook and Coho Salmon returning to their spawning grounds.

Learn more about what you can do to help:
https://www.clackamasproviders.org/fish-on-the-run/

08/10/2026

Save the Date for the Willamette River Symposium! The event is taking place December 8-9, 2026 @ Oregon State University.

Now in its third year, this symposium brings together an exceptional mix of restoration practitioners, utilities, landowners, researchers, Tribal members, and public agencies to achieve meaningful on-the-ground outcomes for the Willamette River watershed. The program will feature plenary presentations, an evening poster session, and facilitated discussions. More details coming soon! Registration opens September 1, 2026.

07/30/2026

Check out the latest from the Clackamas Water Trail about floating the Clackamas River💦🛶! You'll learn how to create your float itenerary, what to epect on the water, and some safety reminders. Read here: https://clackamaswatertrail.org/clackamas-river-adventures/
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You’ve found the Clackamas Water Trail. Now what? The Clackamas River is a spectacular 83-mile Pacific Northwest treasure. It provides clean drinking water ...

07/20/2026

How clean can a river get? Let's find out! Please join us for the Down the Clackamas River Cleanup on September 12th, 2026! Get on your kayak or raft and help us clean 22 miles of the Clackamas River. You choose your section, we provide the supplies, snacks and fun! After the cleanup, we will have a free cookout at Barton Park. Register FREE here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2026-down-the-clackamas-river-clean-up-4847666

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07/16/2026

Join us for the 2026 Clackamas Watershed Celebration on Aug 20th at Barton Park! Enjoy dinner from .pdx, a silent auction, restoration videos, and a live bird of prey show! Tickets: https://clackamasriver.org/events/23rd-clackamas-watershed-celebration-2-2/

07/13/2026

Large wood in rivers and streams is super important! This article shares why.

We have an important fish and wildlife habitat project coming up called the Landslide Toe Side Channel Reconnection Project (quite the name, right?). You may be able to see construction between Milo McIver and Barton Park on the Clackamas River. Like the projects in this article, we aim to add large wood back into the river system to create essential habitat for migrating fish.

Funders include the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board.

Rivers across the Pacific Northwest are missing something critical to how they function, and it’s not water. It’s wood. Fallen trees, root wads, whole logjams. A healthy river in this part of the country was never supposed to be a neat, fast-flowing channel. It was a tangle of downed timber, bra...

06/29/2026

Are you getting ready to do some summer yard maintenance? Consider skipping the chemicals this year!

As always, please reach out to us with any pesticide question and explore the resources below😎

For more info and resources check out our pesticide reduction page and consider taking the pesticide pledge: https://clackamasriver.org/resident.../pesticide-reduction/

Additionally, check out our 30 minute webinar on pest+herbicide alterternatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhuJT8Mq3nQ

Feel free to email Dakota directly with any questions: [email protected]
Big shout out to our partner Clackamas River Water Providers🌈💧🩵

06/29/2026

Register here! https://clackamasriver.org/events/webinar-pretty-pollinator-friendly-garden-designs-that-do-more-copy/

When: Tuesday June 30th at 12pm
Where: Zoom link upon registration

Beyond Bees: Unconventional Pollinators and the Hidden World of Invertebrates
When we think of pollinators, honey bees and bumble bees usually come to mind. But flowers are visited by a remarkable diversity of insects—including flies, beetles, moths, wasps, ants, and many others—that also play important roles in pollination.

Join the Clackamas River Basin Council & resident entomologist Dakota Hufford for an exploration of these often-overlooked pollinators and the fascinating ways they interact with plants and ecosystems. We’ll learn how to identify common groups of insects, discover some surprising local species, and examine the habitats they need throughout their life cycles.

Along the way, we’ll explore why pollinators are just one piece of a much larger story. From decomposers and predators to aquatic insects and scavengers, invertebrates fill countless ecological roles that keep ecosystems functioning. By understanding and supporting these diverse organisms, we can create healthier habitats for pollinators and the broader communities they depend on.

Whether you’re a gardener, naturalist, land steward, or simply curious about the small creatures around you, this webinar will offer a new perspective on the incredible diversity of life right outside your door.

Topics include:

What makes an insect a pollinator?
Flies, beetles, moths, wasps, ants, and other unconventional pollinators
Basic insect identification tips
Creating habitat beyond planting flowers
Local species and ecological interactions in the Clackamas Basin
Why learning the names of the organisms around us can deepen our connection to place

When: Tuesday June 30th at 12pm
Where: Zoom link upon registration

Register here! https://clackamasriver.org/events/webinar-pretty-pollinator-friendly-garden-designs-that-do-more-copy/

We foster partnerships for clean water and to improve fish and wildlife habitat and the quality of life for those who live, work and recreate in the watershed.

CRBC was founded in 1997

06/29/2026

Did you know?! Much of the water flowing through the Clackamas River becomes drinking water for more than 300,000 people in our region. What we put on our lawns, gardens, driveways, and sidewalks ends up in our streams, and eventually in our drinking water.

When it rains, pesticides don't just stay where they're sprayed. They can wash into storm drains, creeks, and rivers, where they may harm fish, aquatic insects, pollinators, pets, and other wildlife. Even small amounts from many households can add up to big impacts.

That's why the Clackamas River Basin Council & Clackamas River Water Providers is inviting our Clackamas Watershed community to take the Pesticide Reduction Pledge! If you live within the watershed you can choose from Pesticide Free or Pesticide Wise, and we will send you a free metal yard sign to show off your environmental stewardship😎

By pledging, you'll join neighbors, organizations and local government agencies who are committed to protecting clean water while creating healthier yards and gardens. Simple actions can make a real difference:

~ Pull weeds by hand or use mulch to prevent them.
~ Plant native species that naturally support pollinators and require fewer chemicals.
~ Encourage beneficial insects instead of reaching for insecticides.
~ Sweep fertilizers and yard debris off sidewalks instead of hosing them into storm drains.
~ Read and follow product labels carefully, and avoid applying pesticides before rain or during windy times.

Every pesticide-free and wise choice helps protect the Clackamas River, the wildlife that depends on it, and the clean drinking water we all rely on.

Ready to make a difference?

Take the Pesticide Reduction Pledge today & find more pesticide resources:
https://clackamasriver.org/resident-resources/pesticide-reduction/parting-with-pesticides/

Together, we can keep the Clackamas River healthy for salmon, wildlife, and our communities 🤩🩵🌿

As always, please always feel free to reach out with questions or further resources!

06/19/2026

Did you miss our unconventional pollinator pub talk? Worry not! We are taking this show on the virtual road. Join us 6/30 at noon for a 30 minute webinar on the less famous pollinators doing fantastic work for our ecosystems!

Register here: https://clackamasriver.org/events/webinar-pretty-pollinator-friendly-garden-designs-that-do-more-copy/

Beyond Bees: Unconventional Pollinators and the Hidden World of Invertebrates
When we think of pollinators, honey bees and bumble bees usually come to mind. But flowers are visited by a remarkable diversity of insects—including flies, beetles, moths, wasps, ants, and many others—that also play important roles in pollination.

Join the Clackamas River Basin Council & resident entomologist Dakota Hufford for an exploration of these often-overlooked pollinators and the fascinating ways they interact with plants and ecosystems. We’ll learn how to identify common groups of insects, discover some surprising local species, and examine the habitats they need throughout their life cycles.

Along the way, we’ll explore why pollinators are just one piece of a much larger story. From decomposers and predators to aquatic insects and scavengers, invertebrates fill countless ecological roles that keep ecosystems functioning. By understanding and supporting these diverse organisms, we can create healthier habitats for pollinators and the broader communities they depend on.

Whether you’re a gardener, naturalist, land steward, or simply curious about the small creatures around you, this webinar will offer a new perspective on the incredible diversity of life right outside your door.

Topics include:

What makes an insect a pollinator?
Flies, beetles, moths, wasps, ants, and other unconventional pollinators
Basic insect identification tips
Creating habitat beyond planting flowers
Local species and ecological interactions in the Clackamas Basin
Why learning the names of the organisms around us can deepen our connection to place
When: Tuesday June 30th at 12pm

Want to take action now? We know you care about fish, plant health, the ecology of our watershed, and the health of our drinking water, and want to show your neighbors & community your commitment to water quality - so please consider taking our Pesticide Pledge if you live in the Clackamas Basin for your FREE (!) lawn sign to show your commitment to clean water
https://clackamasriver.org/resident-resources/pesticide-reduction/parting-with-pesticides/